Book Discussion on A Bohemian Brigade: The Civil War Correspondents

Mr. Perry talked about his book ABohemian Brigade: The Civil War Correspondents -- Mostly Rough, Sometimes Ready, published by Wiley,…
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Mr. Perry talked about his book ABohemian Brigade: The Civil War Correspondents -- Mostly Rough, Sometimes Ready, published by Wiley, John, and Sons. He also responded to questions from the audience. The book details the emergence of modern American journalism during the Civil War. Pointing to the telegraph, steam-powered transport, the printing press, and the importance of breaking news and scoops, the author argues that the war was the first instant-news event. close